53 Chevy Truck Split Bumper on Front - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Driver_WT · 08-04-2018, 09:59 AM

Has anyone done a split bumper on an AD (similar to 1972 Camaro RS)?
http://news.classicindustries.com/th...t-bumper-swap/
I need a front bumper but I am looking at some ideas to show off my front roll pan.

Thanks.

Wade

MARTINSR · 08-04-2018, 10:11 AM

Mock it up, there is no time better spent than mocking something up. Get some cardboard, paint it silver, tape it up there some how, get an idea what it looks like.

Brian

**mr48chev** · 08-04-2018, 11:55 AM

I'd have to go with what he said, mock it up with something you can shape by had, paint it and stand back and visualize.

I've been around this truck for years on end but never studied exactly how he did the bumper but it could have been cut down like you are thinking and tucked closer to the fenders. Note that it is quite a bit thinner top to bottom than a stock bumper.

A closer shot of it, please excuse my being a bit lazy this morning and just posting the link http://s173.photobucket.com/user/mr4...ml?sort=2&o=59

I wonder if a mid 60's VW bug bumper might have the right shape where you could use the ends to do a split bumper. The older bug bumpers were pretty simple in appearance but might have the shape and look you need.

Driver_WT · 08-04-2018, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I'd have to go with what he said, mock it up with something you can shape by had, paint it and stand back and visualize.

I've been around this truck for years on end but never studied exactly how he did the bumper but it could have been cut down like you are thinking and tucked closer to the fenders. Note that it is quite a bit thinner top to bottom than a stock bumper.

A closer shot of it, please excuse my being a bit lazy this morning and just posting the link http://s173.photobucket.com/user/mr4...ml?sort=2&o=59

I wonder if a mid 60's VW bug bumper might have the right shape where you could use the ends to do a split bumper. The older bug bumpers were pretty simple in appearance but might have the shape and look you need.

Thanks for the ideas. I will check out the 60's Bug. I was evening thinking about trying the 1973 Camaro split bumper pieces on my truck.

**mongocanfly** · 08-04-2018, 02:11 PM

Don and Al did this on a rear bumper.....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698199&page=11

08-04-2018, 09:59 AM	#1
Driver_WT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: River John, NS Posts: 448	53 Chevy Truck Split Bumper on Front Has anyone done a split bumper on an AD (similar to 1972 Camaro RS)? http://news.classicindustries.com/th...t-bumper-swap/ I need a front bumper but I am looking at some ideas to show off my front roll pan. Thanks. Wade __________________ 53 Chevy 3100, SBC 355, 700R4, S10 frame, Ford 8.8 rear with 4.11 gears, front disc & rear drum brakes

08-04-2018, 10:11 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 53 Chevy Truck Split Bumper on Front Mock it up, there is no time better spent than mocking something up. Get some cardboard, paint it silver, tape it up there some how, get an idea what it looks like. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-04-2018, 11:55 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: 53 Chevy Truck Split Bumper on Front I'd have to go with what he said, mock it up with something you can shape by had, paint it and stand back and visualize. I've been around this truck for years on end but never studied exactly how he did the bumper but it could have been cut down like you are thinking and tucked closer to the fenders. Note that it is quite a bit thinner top to bottom than a stock bumper. A closer shot of it, please excuse my being a bit lazy this morning and just posting the link http://s173.photobucket.com/user/mr4...ml?sort=2&o=59 I wonder if a mid 60's VW bug bumper might have the right shape where you could use the ends to do a split bumper. The older bug bumpers were pretty simple in appearance but might have the shape and look you need. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-04-2018, 02:11 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 53 Chevy Truck Split Bumper on Front Don and Al did this on a rear bumper.....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698199&page=11 Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

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